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September 6, 1977

MEMORANDUM FOR

THE HONORABLE TERENCE A. TODMAN
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR
INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS

CongrvifSMn Heavy Wanmaxt «I CaUierai* baa brought to our attention
the bet that a relative ei eee of hie aeaetltutat^ Alejenro Seateh,
wee allegedly HUtaapped by the Argentine secret police along with his
eatlre family (hie wife, Helene, and three daughter#). According fee
Cwgttttnan Waaoaaa, AJtejeare Deuteh ie art political it any way*
but ie Jewish. He i« aa air conditioner manafeeturert hit wife is
a pediatrician. Mr. Dent eh is reportedly a diabetic which leads his
family to have great concern about his health.

Congressman Waaman wanted the subject raised with the Argentinian
delegation during their visit here. Z understand that Pat Darien has
also been informed of tisds case. We believe it would be useful if
you could pursue it at aa appropriate level with the Argentinian dele­
gation. and we would appreciate receiving a report of their response
so that Congressman Waxman could be appropriately Informed*

David Aaron
Deputy Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs

act Pet Darien
Coordinator for Human Right* sad
Humanitarian Affairs, Office of the
Deputy Secretary of State

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